Trump calls for arrests of masked protestors, Newsom announces he will sue Donald Trump, Glendale cancels a major contract with ICE, reporters are shot with rubber bullets, and much more.
Everyone should wear masks, sunglasses or goggles & some sort of ear protection to offset the effects of the tear gas, pepper spray & flash bangs. Then sit down really close to each other & get some music going loud & sing. Good Morning Vietnam had some epic songs on it for just this sort of bull💩. Seriously. Just sit there & sing so that the image that gets shown around the world is one of complete contrast.
I think we are at the point that every protestor at every protest needs to mask up. I'd love to see them find the man power and the prison space to arrest everyone. Half measures are done. Keep it peaceful, mask up, get as much media coverage as possible. Record with phones. Live stream. Get it out there. Thousands and thousands acting peacefully and being arrested for simply wearing masks would send a powerful message. Document everything, sue for every single unlawful arrest. Be vocal.
That of course is a very good question. If they're afraid of being doxed, well police doing their normal rounds everyday are not wearing masks and they identify themselves if asked.
I ordered some yesterday for that and chemicals. I’m interested to see if there’s much if any 🧊presence or huge police presence in MS, as sanctuary cities and blue states in general seem to be first on his list
I told my family I was masking up for the protest here as soon as I heard Aaron tell about Trump's plan to arrest those masked. I totally agree that EVERYONE should mask up! Tell Trump to F**k off telling us how to dress, who to like or not like, who is valuable as a person, and who to support.
LAPD actually put out a written press statement that ICE is starting a lot of the violence. Did you see the video of the "officer" pointing his rifle at a reporter and shooting the reporter intentionally with a rubber bullet?
It is so unbelievable!!!! If that were a real policeman we could get his badge # and file a complaint. Here we can't identify those who ae doing the violence. Those Proud Boys and other white supremist have no business getting the power over the people they have.
When I watched it twice it seemed like she was shot in her leg or side. Bad either way. Trump needs to be put in jail for all the violations of the Constitution.
The video I saw showed a suited up officer of some kind (the news reported he was LAPD) shooting his rifle, facing a camera. Then video of the woman reporting with her back to the crowd getting hit. I'm not, in no way defending it or condoning any officer shooting at press, but the videos and stills never showed them in the same view. Every view was split, him or her. I'm not convinced it was intentional. If you have a link or name of the news channel showing otherwise, I don't have a problem being wrong.
There is and will be propaganda and sensationalism. The anarchists, not associated with the protesters, are causing the destruction, looting, violence, and graffiti, have been lumped in with the peaceful. We do not claim them. Notice they are all fully concealed, mostly wearing all black. They are opportunists.
I'm a retired police officer. That was absolutely intentional on that guy's part. That's also not how you are supposed to use rubber bullets. They shot a man in the head with a rubber bullet the other day and that's deadly force and it could've killed him.
When we do get through this, Fox News needs to be removed entirely. And all the news media needs to have no influence on them from the government at all.
I agree they should go, but if we do that we violate their right to free speech. Now, if they are constrained from telling lies and conspiracy theories that are not proven that would be great. If we remove them entirely we are doing the same thing they are now. If we make it a law they can not lie to the public things will start to change.
BLACK & BROWN PEOPLE- PLEASE STAY HOME FOR YOUR SAFETY ❤️ They WANT to cause you harm, don’t let them. I’ll be out there protesting 6/14 - you’ll be there w/me in solidarity, in my heart 💓
Actually, in my activist groups and political classes, they are also suggesting that Black and brown people stay home and not protest. We have seen in the past that hate groups will come to protest and actively antagonize Black and brown people, to the point that they retaliate. And then the white-perspective is that the Black people are "rioting". Trump will use that to declare martial law. / Agree, that "everyone" should protest. But with the state of our administration right now, that is not a wise move. @Jaylynn.
I understand the thinking - trying to protect our black and brown brothers and sisters, but we need as many out there as possible to make a big statement. It is up to the white (and others of their own race) to not allow them to retaliate. That is what they are looking for, an excuse, to take somebody down. They enjoy that. Let's not let them have their fun.
You can't "make" anyone do anything. Why put them in harms way, when it's not needed?
If we could "make" people do things, wouldn't we have "made" trump not run as a convicted felon and an adjudacated rapist? We would have "made" people realize sitting out this last election wasn't a good idea. We would have "made" them read through Kamala Harris' 87 pages of policies, and read Project 2025. Don't ya think?
@jaylynn and @Paul Fitzgerald: Please don't get hateful, they want infighting amongst us Protectors! They want us to implode! Let's keep it civil! Jaylynn is obviously concerned for people of color and Paul obviously feels we need all hands on deck. Let's respect each other and each other's opinions. Peace starts from within! Thank you! 💜
You are right 🫶🏼 I have a short fuse for rudeness & name calling these past 6+ months (the maga way), especially when I’m posting something out of love
If you can’t see that THIS IS WHAT the 🍊💩 wants - so he can kidnap & kill - then you are as delusional as maga. I care about my black & brown friends - so piss off!
@jaylynn and @Paul Fitzgerald: Please don't get hateful, they want infighting amongst us Protectors! They want us to implode! Let's keep it civil! Jaylynn is obviously concerned for people of color and Paul obviously feels we need all hands on deck. Let's respect each other and each other's opinions. Peace starts from within! Thank you! 💜
He said "masked people"... so ICE, yes? Also, have you seen the drone video of 3 mounted LAPD officers getting their horses to trample an unarmed man who is on the ground with his hands up? Horrifying. Other officers throw him down, kneel on him, and beat him with their clubs. He does not fight back, and he keeps his hands up. It was terrible to watch.
UNCOMFORTABLY NUMB OR NEVER SUCCUMB? WHICH WILL YOU CHOOSE?
Not a day goes by where the news doesn't disgust me. What's worse is that no matter how insane or cruel, it no longer comes as a surprise. The once unbelievable has become the norm.
We’ve come to expect dishonesty and corruption from our politicians, as well as the implementation of underhanded policies behind the scenes. America has a history of meddling in foreign countries’ politics, orchestrating coups and supporting dictators, if these actions supported U.S. dominance. Under Trump and his criminal Republican Regime, the same tactics have come home to roost and subvert the rights of American citizens.
The fact that human beings are suffering and dying is downplayed constantly by this administration’s greed and power lust. The hypocrisy of claiming to fight antisemitism and supporting the Israeli genocide of Palestinians, while Neo Nazis frequent Mara Lago is stunning. The abandonment of Ukraine as it fights for survival against Russian hostilities is despicable, and obviously motivated by Trump’s and the majority of his Cabinet Comrades’ fealty to Putin.
The DOGE desecration of departments like USAID, will continue to erode America’s reputation and the soft power gained through humanitarian efforts worldwide. Instead, this regime’s callous lack of concern for the survival of others in foreign nations will foster a whole new generation of “Death to America,” chanting terrorists.
The across the board dismantling of programs customarily lauded as mandatory and compassionate social safety nets at home, will further condemn the less fortunate among us to suffering, hunger and even death. The denial of climate change and the erasure of environmental protections, will lead to the exploitation of treasured conservation land and national parks and rob our children of their rightful inheritance.
Trump’s racist persecution and purge of immigrants, while serving to pacify the most extreme MAGA members of his base, is decimating families in the most cruel and humiliating ways. Deporting those the Regime considers sub human is not only a tragedy for those hard working people simply trying for a better future, it will also prove disastorous to farmers and other employers who rely heavily on the labours of those immigrants.
The deployment of 2,000 National Guard to quell protests in Los Angeles is a disgrace. Trump is salivating at the opportunity to demonstrate his control over the U.S. military. Pete Hegseth, the white nationalist head of the Department of Defence has already indicated that the Marines are ready to join in with the subversion of legal protests.
Trump’s Border Czar Tom Homan is happily using ICE and wrongfully pardoned J6 insurrections, to fill domestic GEO Corp concentration camps. Homan served as an adviser to GEO, before being appointed Border Czar by Trump. GEO was a major contributor to a PAC supporting Trump’s reelection. It’s worth noting that Attorney General Pam Bondi served as a lobbyist for Geo as well.
In mere months, Republicans have accomplished what they have desired for decades. They have erased human rights and empathy for others from their political vocabulary. They intend to dismantle the remnants of democracy completely, if their Big Bullshit Bill passes in the Senate.
Everyone knew everything despicable about Trump, and yet here we are, in autocratic hell. It's hard to believe that some of our species has not evolved beyond barbaric tribalism. We must stand against the rampant corruption. We must rescue, preserve and cherish the freedoms we are entitled to, before the soulless megalomaniacs destroy all that is priceless and honourable.
Then masked Ice needs to be arrested
Totally agree! However, none of this is lawful.
Exactly!!!
Totally agree!! These are not ICE-these are criminals hired by the trump regime
Everyone should wear masks, sunglasses or goggles & some sort of ear protection to offset the effects of the tear gas, pepper spray & flash bangs. Then sit down really close to each other & get some music going loud & sing. Good Morning Vietnam had some epic songs on it for just this sort of bull💩. Seriously. Just sit there & sing so that the image that gets shown around the world is one of complete contrast.
Preach!!!
It is 100% illegal! Some people wear them for medical reasons, wtaf!?
Exactly people could have autoimmune issues, etc. I would wear a mask
Then they need to unmask ICE too!!!
I do wear a mask for my health
I think we are at the point that every protestor at every protest needs to mask up. I'd love to see them find the man power and the prison space to arrest everyone. Half measures are done. Keep it peaceful, mask up, get as much media coverage as possible. Record with phones. Live stream. Get it out there. Thousands and thousands acting peacefully and being arrested for simply wearing masks would send a powerful message. Document everything, sue for every single unlawful arrest. Be vocal.
Why do ICE officers get to hide behind masks?
They're most likely Proud Boys & other "deputized" Maga supporters! They also have no badges & no ID!
They probably consist of all the rioters that Trump pardoned.
That of course is a very good question. If they're afraid of being doxed, well police doing their normal rounds everyday are not wearing masks and they identify themselves if asked.
I agree. All protesters need to be masked!
I ordered some yesterday for that and chemicals. I’m interested to see if there’s much if any 🧊presence or huge police presence in MS, as sanctuary cities and blue states in general seem to be first on his list
I’m in Massachusetts where sanctuary city as well👈
Great idea
I told my family I was masking up for the protest here as soon as I heard Aaron tell about Trump's plan to arrest those masked. I totally agree that EVERYONE should mask up! Tell Trump to F**k off telling us how to dress, who to like or not like, who is valuable as a person, and who to support.
Great idea
Agree
Trump has no right to do this. LAPD already said that it's ICE that's starting the violence.
The chief said yesterday that they are "known to the dept, anarchists who disrupt peaceful protests, we recognize who they are"
LAPD actually put out a written press statement that ICE is starting a lot of the violence. Did you see the video of the "officer" pointing his rifle at a reporter and shooting the reporter intentionally with a rubber bullet?
It is so unbelievable!!!! If that were a real policeman we could get his badge # and file a complaint. Here we can't identify those who ae doing the violence. Those Proud Boys and other white supremist have no business getting the power over the people they have.
I found it. I apologize, it does appear that he aimed at her. I hope someone there got his name.
https://x.com/PopCrave/status/1931940182191923223?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1931940182191923223%7Ctwgr%5Efe96ec3cea8d31378fbcbda34d56661956a5c293%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themirror.com%2Fentertainment%2Freporter-shot-ice-raids-protest-1196501
When I watched it twice it seemed like she was shot in her leg or side. Bad either way. Trump needs to be put in jail for all the violations of the Constitution.
The video I saw showed a suited up officer of some kind (the news reported he was LAPD) shooting his rifle, facing a camera. Then video of the woman reporting with her back to the crowd getting hit. I'm not, in no way defending it or condoning any officer shooting at press, but the videos and stills never showed them in the same view. Every view was split, him or her. I'm not convinced it was intentional. If you have a link or name of the news channel showing otherwise, I don't have a problem being wrong.
There is and will be propaganda and sensationalism. The anarchists, not associated with the protesters, are causing the destruction, looting, violence, and graffiti, have been lumped in with the peaceful. We do not claim them. Notice they are all fully concealed, mostly wearing all black. They are opportunists.
I'm a retired police officer. That was absolutely intentional on that guy's part. That's also not how you are supposed to use rubber bullets. They shot a man in the head with a rubber bullet the other day and that's deadly force and it could've killed him.
When LAPD are "the good guys" we have serious problems.
What about the Proud Boys who ALL wear masks?
Straight up tyranny, where are the second amendmenters at? It’s your time to shine.
And yes, I know where they are, they’re the ones working for ICE.
Why can ICE & HSI all show up in masks if protesters can’t?!
We all need to be out Saturday! This is rediculas!!!!
Masked!
Interesting. He calls in federal troops now, but left the Capitol vulnerable on January 6.
this comment needs to be amplified all over the place....Keep posting it
When we do get through this, Fox News needs to be removed entirely. And all the news media needs to have no influence on them from the government at all.
All of Fox's reporters, anchors, etc should be held accountable for aiding and complicity in all this.
ASAP! They are our version of the modern day Russia. Propaganda network
The other networks aren't much better!
I agree they should go, but if we do that we violate their right to free speech. Now, if they are constrained from telling lies and conspiracy theories that are not proven that would be great. If we remove them entirely we are doing the same thing they are now. If we make it a law they can not lie to the public things will start to change.
LA is his litmus test
Exactly test city
Californians will make sure his test fails.
Can we include officers who come to our state without IDs and face masks
??
BLACK & BROWN PEOPLE- PLEASE STAY HOME FOR YOUR SAFETY ❤️ They WANT to cause you harm, don’t let them. I’ll be out there protesting 6/14 - you’ll be there w/me in solidarity, in my heart 💓
Stupid thing to say. Everyone should protest. It’s not about being a savior. It’s about saving the US for all of us.
Actually, in my activist groups and political classes, they are also suggesting that Black and brown people stay home and not protest. We have seen in the past that hate groups will come to protest and actively antagonize Black and brown people, to the point that they retaliate. And then the white-perspective is that the Black people are "rioting". Trump will use that to declare martial law. / Agree, that "everyone" should protest. But with the state of our administration right now, that is not a wise move. @Jaylynn.
Yes, mine too ❤️ Also, all of the African American creators I follow say this as well
I understand the thinking - trying to protect our black and brown brothers and sisters, but we need as many out there as possible to make a big statement. It is up to the white (and others of their own race) to not allow them to retaliate. That is what they are looking for, an excuse, to take somebody down. They enjoy that. Let's not let them have their fun.
You can't "make" anyone do anything. Why put them in harms way, when it's not needed?
If we could "make" people do things, wouldn't we have "made" trump not run as a convicted felon and an adjudacated rapist? We would have "made" people realize sitting out this last election wasn't a good idea. We would have "made" them read through Kamala Harris' 87 pages of policies, and read Project 2025. Don't ya think?
@jaylynn and @Paul Fitzgerald: Please don't get hateful, they want infighting amongst us Protectors! They want us to implode! Let's keep it civil! Jaylynn is obviously concerned for people of color and Paul obviously feels we need all hands on deck. Let's respect each other and each other's opinions. Peace starts from within! Thank you! 💜
You are right 🫶🏼 I have a short fuse for rudeness & name calling these past 6+ months (the maga way), especially when I’m posting something out of love
It's very understandable! I think we all are suffering from the short fuse for the daily nonsense! Peace be with you!
If you can’t see that THIS IS WHAT the 🍊💩 wants - so he can kidnap & kill - then you are as delusional as maga. I care about my black & brown friends - so piss off!
@jaylynn and @Paul Fitzgerald: Please don't get hateful, they want infighting amongst us Protectors! They want us to implode! Let's keep it civil! Jaylynn is obviously concerned for people of color and Paul obviously feels we need all hands on deck. Let's respect each other and each other's opinions. Peace starts from within! Thank you! 💜
Not stupid. They’ve done their fair share.
Taking off masks should be all parties. Most importantly ICE. Masks are necessary to protect against pepper balls and tear gas
They should wear gas masks to protect themselves.
He said "masked people"... so ICE, yes? Also, have you seen the drone video of 3 mounted LAPD officers getting their horses to trample an unarmed man who is on the ground with his hands up? Horrifying. Other officers throw him down, kneel on him, and beat him with their clubs. He does not fight back, and he keeps his hands up. It was terrible to watch.
I can't share the video bc it's locked, but its in r/Los Angeles/EmotionalCrab6189, "Here's your LAPD when they think no one's looking"
I saw that horrendous 😡
I did see it. The video should be vetted to make sure it is current and not from some other evern, and then plastered EVERYWHERE.
UNCOMFORTABLY NUMB OR NEVER SUCCUMB? WHICH WILL YOU CHOOSE?
Not a day goes by where the news doesn't disgust me. What's worse is that no matter how insane or cruel, it no longer comes as a surprise. The once unbelievable has become the norm.
We’ve come to expect dishonesty and corruption from our politicians, as well as the implementation of underhanded policies behind the scenes. America has a history of meddling in foreign countries’ politics, orchestrating coups and supporting dictators, if these actions supported U.S. dominance. Under Trump and his criminal Republican Regime, the same tactics have come home to roost and subvert the rights of American citizens.
The fact that human beings are suffering and dying is downplayed constantly by this administration’s greed and power lust. The hypocrisy of claiming to fight antisemitism and supporting the Israeli genocide of Palestinians, while Neo Nazis frequent Mara Lago is stunning. The abandonment of Ukraine as it fights for survival against Russian hostilities is despicable, and obviously motivated by Trump’s and the majority of his Cabinet Comrades’ fealty to Putin.
The DOGE desecration of departments like USAID, will continue to erode America’s reputation and the soft power gained through humanitarian efforts worldwide. Instead, this regime’s callous lack of concern for the survival of others in foreign nations will foster a whole new generation of “Death to America,” chanting terrorists.
The across the board dismantling of programs customarily lauded as mandatory and compassionate social safety nets at home, will further condemn the less fortunate among us to suffering, hunger and even death. The denial of climate change and the erasure of environmental protections, will lead to the exploitation of treasured conservation land and national parks and rob our children of their rightful inheritance.
Trump’s racist persecution and purge of immigrants, while serving to pacify the most extreme MAGA members of his base, is decimating families in the most cruel and humiliating ways. Deporting those the Regime considers sub human is not only a tragedy for those hard working people simply trying for a better future, it will also prove disastorous to farmers and other employers who rely heavily on the labours of those immigrants.
The deployment of 2,000 National Guard to quell protests in Los Angeles is a disgrace. Trump is salivating at the opportunity to demonstrate his control over the U.S. military. Pete Hegseth, the white nationalist head of the Department of Defence has already indicated that the Marines are ready to join in with the subversion of legal protests.
Trump’s Border Czar Tom Homan is happily using ICE and wrongfully pardoned J6 insurrections, to fill domestic GEO Corp concentration camps. Homan served as an adviser to GEO, before being appointed Border Czar by Trump. GEO was a major contributor to a PAC supporting Trump’s reelection. It’s worth noting that Attorney General Pam Bondi served as a lobbyist for Geo as well.
In mere months, Republicans have accomplished what they have desired for decades. They have erased human rights and empathy for others from their political vocabulary. They intend to dismantle the remnants of democracy completely, if their Big Bullshit Bill passes in the Senate.
Everyone knew everything despicable about Trump, and yet here we are, in autocratic hell. It's hard to believe that some of our species has not evolved beyond barbaric tribalism. We must stand against the rampant corruption. We must rescue, preserve and cherish the freedoms we are entitled to, before the soulless megalomaniacs destroy all that is priceless and honourable.